Lip rouge applicator



Nov. 15, 1.938. c. A. MUREAU ET A1. 2,136,979

LIP ROUGE APPLICATOR Filed June 1, 193e Patented Nov. 15, 1938 LIP ROUGE APPLICATOB.

Charles A. Mui-eau. and Muriel Stratford, Los Angeles, Calif.

Application June 1, 1936, Serial No. 82,748

This invention relates to a device for applying cosmetics and relates more particularly to a lip brush or lip rouge applicator. A general object of this invention is to provide a compact, inexpensive and.V particularly effective device for applying lip rouge, and the like.

Another object of this invention is to provide a device for applying lip rouge and the like that contains a supply of the rouge and 'that embodies a. brush by means of which the rouge may be very accurately, conveniently and smoothly applied. When applying lip rouge with a typical lipstick it is usually necessary to smooth and spread the rouge with the hnger tips. The device oi the present invention completely obviates this troublesome procedure and is adapted to apply the rouge smoothly and evenly so that it is not necessary to soil the fingers to smooth and spread the rouge.

Another object of this invention is to provide a rouge applicator of the character mentioned in which the rouge cannot become breiten, dieD placed or lost by leakage.

' Another object of this invention is to provide a lip rouge applicator that is adapted to contain 3.5.

an oilier and softer rouge than is employed in the typical lip sticks. The relatively oilier rouge used in the device of the present invention keeps the lips moist, is easier to apply and is generally more effective than the harder rouge supplied in stick form in the usual lip sticks.

Another object oi this invention is to provide a lip rouge applicator in which the rouge may be easily and inexpensively supplied to the container ci' the device-either by pouring it in the container or by inserting a` cartridge or stick ol the rouge in. the container. In. the manufacture oi the usual lip sticks it is necessary to cast the rouge in molds and then arrange the cast sticks in the holders. There is considerable loss from breakage during this procedure and it is often necessary to fire or soften the sticks to reshape them after being inserted in the holders. ln the device pf the present invention the rouge may be easily poured in the container and there are no costly tion will be fully understood from losses or delays in providing the device with the rouge.

Another object of this invention is to provide a device of the character mentioned that is compact and attractive and simple and inexpensive to 5 manufacture.

The various objects and features oi our inven-y the following detailed description of typical preferred i'orrns and applications of the invention, throughout which description reference is made to the accompanying drawing, in which:

lllg. l is a side elevation ci one iorrn of the invention. Fig. 2 is an enlarged longitudinal detailed sectional view of the device illustrated in i5 lila'. l with the handle in elevation. liig. 3 is an enlarged transverse detailed sectional View taken as indicated by line on Fig. 2. Fig. ti is an enlarged side elevation ci the brush removed trom the device. liig. 5 is a longitudinal detailed sectional view oi' another iorrn oi the invention with the plunger in elevation and illustrating the cap in the position where the device may be used. idg. d is a side elevation oi the device illustrated in liiig. t. Fig. '7 is a view similar to lt'lg. t showing the cap in its out or closed position, and Fig. d is an enlarged transverse detailed sectional view talren as indicated by line t-t on Fig. 6.

Ilhe iorm oi the invention illustrated in Figs. l to d of the drawing includes, generally, a holder oir-conter lil for containing the rouge, a brush ii on the container i'or applying the rouge, a plunger it for forcing the-rouge from the container to the brush il and a cap it normally enclosing the brush.

the holder or container it is provided to contain a supply of the rouge and to carry the brush ii and the plunger il. ln practice the container iii may include a tubular body iii. The body iii may be cylindrical in its general connguration i as illustrated, it being apparent, however, that the by may be ol any suitable shape; The body it is elongate to contain a substantial supply oi rouge and is proportioned ier convenient use. The rear end ci the body iii is closed by the plunger l2 as will be hereinafter described. ln the prei-'erred construction an annular internal harige i5 is provided on the body it at its rear end. The container ill includes a head it at the forward end oi the body it for carrying the brush li. The head it may be in the nature of a plugl having a portion iiib threaded in the lorward end of the body. The head i6 projects some distance forwardly from the body ii. A regular cylindrical surface il is provided on the `head I6 and an annular flange I3 is provided on the head I6 at the inner end of the surface I1. The flange I8 is adapted to abut against the end of the body I4. The head Il is preferably of forwardly diminishing diameter. In the design illustrated the head I6 is stepped or graduated in diameter, to be of relatively small diameter at its outer or forward end. A central longitudinal opening I9 is provided in the head IB. The opening I9 extends through the head Il from one end to the other and an annular inwardly facing shoulder 20 is provided on the wall ofthe opening I9 at its forward end.

The brush II projects from the head I 8 of the container I0 for the purpose of applying the rouge. The brush iI includes a tubular shank 2 I. The shank 2I may be formed of rubber, rubber composition or other suitable material that is resistant to the action of the oils in the rouge to be used. The brush shank 2| is removably arranged longitudinally in the opening I9 of the head I6. In practice the shank 2I may be removably force-fitted in the opening I9 to permit the replacement of the brush I I. The shank 2I is adapted to be inserted in the opening I9 from its inner end prior to the assembling of the head I6 on the body I4. The forward end of the shank 2| is adapted to cooperate with the shoulder 20 which prevents the loss of the brush from the head. In accordance with the invention the shank 2I is tubular having a central longitudinal opening 23 extending through it from one end to the other. The inner end of the opening 23 is in communication with the interior of the container body I4.

The brush Il further includes a tuft 24 of bristles or hair. It is preferred to form the tuft 24 of camels hair or the like. The inner ends of the hairs forming the tuft 24 are set or embedded in the shank 2i so that they cannot be lost. Due to the presence of the opening 23 the tuft 24 is annular to surround the opening. The tuft 24 extends from the forward end of the shank 2i and projects through the opening I9. The tuft 24 projects a suitable distance from the forward end of the head I6 and is symmetrical and tapered, as illustrated. The shank 2| has a reduced extension 2 I extending into the tubular tuft to render it more firm and to give it the desired shape. The rouge in the container I0 is adapted to be forced or pressed through the opening 23 and into the tuft 24 which may be employed to apply it. Y

The plunger I2 is operable to force or press the rouge from the container body I4 through the opening 23 to the brush tuft 24. In accordance with the invention the plunger I2 is threaded in the opening 25 of the body I4. The opening 25 of the body I4 is preferably provided with an internal thread that extends from its forward end rearwardly to the flange I5. In assembling the device the plunger I2 is threaded through the body I4 from its forward end until it contacts the flange I5. The flange I5 is operable to limit the outward or rearward threading of the plunger I2. The active end of the plunger I2 is solid or imperforate whereby the plunger may be threaded inwardly to force the rouge from the container body I4. The plunger I2 is provided with a rearwardly projection extension or handle 26. The plunger handle 26 may be of any ornamental configuration and finish and may be plated, if desired. In the particular case illustrated the handle 26 is rearwardly tapered or graduated in diameter to have a stem 21 0f relatively small diameter at its rear end. A knurled knob 29 is provided on the end oi.' the stem 21 to facilitate easy turning of the plunger I2. The plunger I2 and its handle 23 may be an integral member. The handle 2l and the stern 21 are of such length that the knob 23 may be readily engaged for turning when the plunger I2 is in its most advanced position at the head I3.

The cap I3 is provided to enclose and protect the tuft 24 of the brush II. In the form of the invention being described the cap I3 is removably carried by the head I3. An internal cylindrical surface 30 is provided on the cap I3 and removably cooperates with the surface I1 to retain the cap on the head I8. The inner end of the cap I3 is adapted to engage the flange Il which limits its inward movement. A tapered socket 3| is provided in the cap I3 to freely receive the brush tuft 24. The socket 3| is sufliciently large to receive the stepped portion of the head I8 and the tuft 24 with substantial clearance. The cap I3 may be shaped, ornamented or finished in any way desired. In the particular case illustrated the cap I3 is graduated in diameter having forwardly stepped parts of progressively smaller diameter. The reduced forward extremity of the cap I3 may be suitably rounded. The cap I3 is normally arranged on the head I6 so that it may be readily removed to expose the brush tuft 24 for use.

It is believed that the operation of the form of the invention illustrated in Figs. 1 to 4 inclusive of the drawing will be readily understood irom the foregoing detailed description. As marketed the container body l0 is filled with rouge and the plunger I2 is in its end position in engagement with the flange I5. The cap I3 encloses the brush tuft 24 so that there is no danger of being soiled in handling the device. When the applicator is to be used the cap I3 is readily removed from the head I3 and the plunger I2 may be advanced slightly to force rouge through the opening 23 to the brush tuft 24. The handle 26 or its knob 29 or both, may be easily engaged for conveniently threading the plunger I2 in the body I4 to supply rouge to the brush. The brush tuft 24 thus provided with an internal supply of cosmetic or rouge may then be used to apply the rouge to the lips. The brush 24 is such that the rouge may be evenly and smoothly applied and may be applied with great accuracy. In practice the rouge may be applied with the brush tuft 24 so that no spreading of the rouge by the finger tips is required. Following the use of the device the cap I3 is replaced to enclose and protect the tuft 24 and to prevent its contact with clothing, etc. The plunger I2 may be threaded into the body I4 from time to time as required to supply the brush tuft 24 with rouge. The plunger I2 may be threaded through the body I4 until it strikes the inner end of the head I3 at which time the rouge is entirely exhausted or removed from the body II).

The device may be provided with a new or replacement supply of rouge either in liquid, paste or stick form. To provide a new supply of rouge in the body I0 the head I3 is unthreaded from the forward end of the body and the plunger I2 is threaded back toits original position against the flange I5. The rouge is then passed into the body I4 through its open forward end. Sticks cr cartridges of rouge of .various shades, etc. may be supplied for use in the device and may be easily and quickly inserted in the device to replenish its supply. 'Ihe head I6 may be again threaded in the body I4 to condition the device for further use. If found necessary or desirable the brush may be easily replaced at any time. To replace the brush I I the head I6 is unthreaded from the forward end of the body |4 and the brush shank 2| is pressed out of the opening I9 to allow the replacement brush to be arranged in the head. The device is inexpensive and is very convenient and effective in use.

The form of the invention illustrated in Figs. 5 to 8 inclusive, of the drawing, includesa container ||lal for holding a supply. of rouge, a brush II on the container Illa, a plunger I2"I for forcing the rouge from the container II)a to the brush ||a and a cap I3a for enclosing and protecting the brush Il.

The container I may be substantially identical with the container I0 described above. The container IIIa includes an elongate tubular body |4E provided at its outer end with a threaded in head ISB. The body i4a is internally threaded and is provided at its rear end with an internal annular flange |55. The peripheral surface of the head I6 may be flush with the external surface of the body IUE. The forward portion of the head Ita has a tapered or frusto-conical surface 40. A central longitudinal opening i9 extends through the head I6a and has a rearwardly facing shoulder 2liEL adjacent its outer end. The brush ila and the plunger |25 may be identical with the brush and the plunger I2 described above.

The cap i3@ is provided to enclose the tuft '248 of the brush lie. The cap i3a is tubular and shiftably surrounds the forward portion of the container body |49'. The forward end portion 4i of the cap I 3a isfrusto-conical and is adapted to engage against and conform to the surface 48 of the head |6a. The engagement of the portion 4| with the surface 40 of course limits the inward movement of the cap |38 on the body |4. A central opening 42 is provided in the forward end of the cap I3a to receive the brush tuft 24a with suitable clearance when the cap is shifted inwardly or rearwardly. A pivoted or hinged clossure 44 is provided to normally close the opening 42. The closure 44 is substantially disc shaped and is curved or shaped to lie against and conform to the portion 4i when in its open position. A spring hinge 45 connects the closure 44 with the cap |3. The spring of the hinge 45 normally urges the closure 44 to its open position where it lies against the tapered portion 4| of the cap as illustrated in Figs. 5, 6 and 8 of the drawing. The opening 42 or the outer end of the cap 4| is shaped to receive the dished or curved closure 44.

Means is provided for releasably holding the closure 44 in the position where it closes the opening 42,. In the typical construction illustrated the means for holding the closure 44 in its closed position comprises a catch 46 on the closure adapted to cooperatewith a notch 4'I in the cap |3a. The invention provides means for yieldingly or releasably holding the cap I3a in its out position where lt covers the brush tuft 24a.

. An annular groove 48 is provided in the body I4a and detents 49 are provided on the interior of the cap I3 and are adapted to cooperate with the groove 48. The groove 48 and the detents 49 are positioned so that the cooperation of the detents with the grooves holds the cap in its active or outer position where it encloses the brush tuft 24a with suitable clearance. The

groove 48 and the detents 49 are shaped and related to allow the cap I3EL to be readily shifted inwardly to the position illustrated in Figs. 5, 6 and 8 of the drawing and to prevent the outward displacement of the cap from the body |41.

The operation of the device illustrated in Figs. to 8, inclusive, of the drawing, is substantially the same as that of the previously described form of the invention. The cap I3L1 with its closure 44 normally completely encloses the tuft 24a. When it is desired to use the device the closure 44 is engaged and pivoted to release the catch 46 from the notch 41. The spring of the hinge 45 then holds the closure 44 in position against the conical portion 4|. The cap |38 may be shifted inwardly or rearwardly on the body I4l so that the forward portion of the head I6a extends through the opening 42 to expose the brush tuft 24a for use. The rouge may be supplied to the brush tuft 24n by threading the plunger I2a into the body. Following the use of the device the cap I3a is shifted outwardly or forwardly until the detents 49 cooperate with the groove 48. The cooperation of the detents 49 with the groove 48 limits the forward travel of the cap. The closure 44 may then be pivoted to close the opening 42. The catch 46 is adapted to cooperate with the notch 4l to hold the closure in its closed position against the opening 42. It will be noted that the device illustrated in Figs. 5 to 8 inclusive, of the drawing, does no t involve any removable covers, tips, or the like, that may become lost or misplaced.

Having described only typical preferred forms and applications of our invention we do not wish to be limited or restricted to the specific details herein set forth, but wish to reserve to ourselves any variations or modifications that may appear to those skilled in the art or fall within the scope of the following claims.

Having described our invention, we claim:

1. An applicator including, an elongate body forming a container, a head threaded into the forward end of the body and having a discharge opening counter-bored from its inner end, a tubular brush shank carried in the counter-bored portion of said opening, a brush tuft on the shank projecting through the opening axially beyond the outer end of the head, a tubular extension on the shank projecting through the opening and beyond said end of the head and enclosed in the brush tuft to deliver material thereto and to maintain the shape of the tuft, and means for forcing material from the body through the shank and its extension to the brush tuft.

2. An applicator including, an elongated body forming a container, a head threaded with the forward end of the body and having a discharge opening communicating with the body and counter-bored from its inner end, a tubular brush shank seated in the counter-bored portion of the opening, and a brush tuft carried by the shank to project through the opening and beyond the forward end of the head.

3. An applicator including, an elongated body forming a container, a head threaded into the forward end of the body having a convergent forwardly projecting portion and having a discharge opening communicating with the body and counter-bored from its inner end and extending into the projecting portion, a tubular brush shank seated in the counter-bored portion of the opening, and a brush tuft carried by the shank to project thro-ugh the opening and beyond the forward end of the head.

4. An applicator including an elongated body having a forwardly projecting convergent head terminating in a port substantially smaller in diameter than the body, a brush tuft carried in the opening to project forward beyond the head, a slidable cap on the forward portion of the body to extend over the head and brush tuft when in an extended position and having a convergent forward end part substantially conforming in shape and extent to the head to conform thereto when the cap is retracted and having an opening at its outer end to pass the brush tuft when the cap is retracted, and a closure pivotally carried by the cap to swing between a position where it closes the last-mentioned opening and a position where it lays close against the convergent part of the cap, the closure being shaped to fit the contour of said part of the cap when in the latter position.

5. An applicator including an elongated body, a head at the forward end of the body having a .forwardly projecting convergent extension terminating at its outer end in a part substantially smaller in diameter than the body, a brush tuft projecting forwardly from said part of the head, and a slidable cap on the forward end of the body to extend over the head and brush tuft when in an extendedposltion and having a convergent forward end part substantially conforming in shape and extent to the extension of the head to conform to and closely fit the extension when the cap ls retracted and having an opening at its outer end to pass the brush tuft.

6. An applicator including an elongated body. a head at the forward end of the body having a forwardly projecting convergent extension terminating at its outer end in a part substantially smaller in diameter than the body, a brush tuft projecting forwardly from said part of the head, a slidable cap on the forward end of the body to extend over the head and brush tuft when in an extended position and having a convergent forward end vpart substantially conforming in shape and extent tothe extension of the head to conform to and closely fit the extension when the cap is retracted and having an opening at its outer end to pass the brush tuft, and a closure pivotally carried by the cap to swing between a position where it closes the opening in the cap and a position where it lays close against the convergent portion of the cap.

MURIEL STRATFORD. CHAS. A. MUREAU. 

